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| Immunogen | A recombinant human protein corresponding to amino acids A22-A198 was used as the immunogen for the ANGPTL8 antibody. |
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Overview
ANGPTL8 Antibody / Betatrophin is a research-use-only Rabbit polyclonal (rabbit origin) Rabbit IgG directed against ANGPTL8 / Betatrophin. It is supplied for interpretation-focused detection and comparative profiling in WB.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target context: This antibody is raised against A recombinant human protein corresponding to amino acids A22-A198 was used as the immunogen for the ANGPTL8 antibody.. Epitope context matters because isoforms, processing, and post-translational modifications can change what is accessible in a given assay.
- Format: Antigen affinity purified. Format influences background and compatibility with different detection chemistries; conjugated formats (when present) can simplify multiplexing and reduce reliance on secondary reagents.
- Species reactivity: Human. Cross-species performance can vary with sequence divergence and epitope conservation, so interpretation should be anchored with appropriate biological controls.
- Applications: WB. These indicate assay contexts where the antibody is commonly applied; actual performance depends on sample type and processing.
- Limitations: This ANGPTL8 antibody is available for research use only.. Consider these constraints when selecting controls and when comparing results across sample matrices.
Polyclonal reagents can differ in how they recognize epitope features. Monoclonal antibodies often provide more consistent epitope targeting across lots, while polyclonal preparations may broaden recognition across related epitope variants.
Biological background
ANGPTL8 / Betatrophin refers to the gene/protein target stated in the product record. Protein targets can exhibit context-dependent expression, regulated turnover, isoform diversity, and post-translational modifications that affect apparent molecular weight and epitope accessibility. For curated functional annotation, sequence features, and expression context, consult UniProtKB Q6UXH0, Ensembl, and Human Protein Atlas.
Research relevance and current trends
- Integrating antibody-based detection with single-cell and spatial atlasing efforts to connect RNA programs with protein-level abundance and localization in defined cell states.
- Expanding multiplexed imaging and high-content screening, where reagent specificity, cross-reactivity risk, and channel design (including direct conjugates) become central to interpretation.
- Growing emphasis on reproducibility and application-specific validation frameworks (e.g., genetic perturbation controls, orthogonal measurements, and independent antibody strategies) when drawing mechanistic conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): commonly used to compare relative abundance/size (e.g., band intensity or mobility shifts) between conditions.
Interpretation typically focuses on relative differences (presence/absence, fold-changes, compartment shifts, or population-level shifts) rather than absolute quantitation. When signal changes are observed, they may reflect altered expression, altered localization/trafficking, changes in modification state, or differences in sample composition; orthogonal readouts and appropriate controls help distinguish these possibilities.
Application details (record-specific): Western Blot: 0.5-1ug/ml
Application notes (record-specific): Optimal dilution of the ANGPTL8 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Product description (record-specific): ANGPTL8 (also known as lipasin, originally Betatrophin) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the C19orf80 gene. The gene for betatrophin lies on mouse chromosome 9 (gene symbol: Gm6484) and on human chromosome 19 (gene symbol: C19orf80). The encoded 22 kDa protein contains an N-terminal secretion signal and two coiled-coil domains and is a member of the angiopoietin-like (ANGPTL) protein family. However, in contrast to other ANGPTL proteins, betatrophin lacks the C-terminal fibrinogen-like domain, and therefore it is an atypical member of the ANGPTL family. It shares with Angptl4 and Angptl3 the ability to inhibit the enzyme Lipoprotein lipase (LPL), and its hepatic overexpression causes elevation of circulating Triglyceride levels in mice. In mice betatrophin is secreted by the liver. It was hoped that betatrophin or its homolog in humans may provide an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes and perhaps even type I diabetes.
- Potential confounders: isoforms, proteolytic processing, and PTMs can change epitope presentation and apparent size; fixation/denaturation state can also expose or mask epitopes. Species differences near the epitope may affect cross-reactivity.
- Control concepts: include genetic perturbation (KO/KD) or overexpression comparisons, orthogonal measurement (e.g., transcript or proteomics), and independent antibody/epitope strategies. For conjugated reagents, include staining-only/background controls appropriate to the detection chemistry.
Immunogen/epitope context is described as: A recombinant human protein corresponding to amino acids A22-A198 was used as the immunogen for the ANGPTL8 antibody.. Monoclonal and polyclonal formats differ in epitope breadth; this can influence sensitivity to sequence variants, isoforms, or PTM-dependent recognition.
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